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The art spy : the extraordinary untold tale of WWII resistance hero Rose Valland / by Young, Michelle(Michelle T.),author.;
Includes bibliographical references."On August 25, 1944, Rose Valland, a woman of quiet daring, found herself in a desperate position. From the windows of her beloved Jeu de Paume museum, where she had worked and ultimately spied, she could see the battle to liberate Paris thundering around her. The Jeu de Paume, co-opted by Nazi leadership, was now the Germans' final line of defense. Would the museum curator be killed before she could tell the truth -- a story that would mean nothing less than saving humanity's cultural inheritance? Based on troves of previously undiscovered documents, The Art Spy chronicles the brave actions of the key Resistance spy in the heart of the Nazi's art looting headquarters in the French capital. A veritable female Monuments Man, Valland has, until now, been written out of the annals, despite bearing witness to history's largest art theft. While Hitler was amassing stolen art for his future Führermuseum, Valland, his undercover adversary, secretly worked to stop him. At every stage of World War II, Valland was front and center. She came face to face with Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring, passed crucial information to the Resistance network, put herself deliberately in harm's way to protect the museum and her staff, and faced death during the last hours of Liberation Day. At the same time, a young Free French soldier, Alexandre Rosenberg, was fighting his way to Paris with the Allied forces battling to liberate France. Alexandre's father was the exclusive art dealer for Picasso, Matisse, George Braque, and Fernand Léger. The Nazis had taken everything from their family -- their art collection, their nationality, their gallery, and their home in Paris. Vivid and atmospheric, The Art Spy moves from the glittering days of pre-War Paris, home to geniuses of modern culture, including Picasso, Josephine Baker, Coco Chanel, Le Corbusier, and Frida Kahlo, through the tension-riddled cities and resorts of Europe on the eve of war, to the harrowing years of the Nazi occupation of France when brave people such as Valland and Rosenberg risked everything to fight monstrous evil"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Valland, Rose.; Rosenberg, Alexandre P.; Musée du jeu de paume (France); Art treasures in war; Resistance movements, War.; Women museum curators; Women spies; World War, 1939-1945;
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Darkness of dragons / by Sutherland, Tui,1978-;
A young NightWing may have had the first true prophecy in generations. Something is coming to shake the earth. Something is coming to scorch the ground. Jade Mountain will fall beneath thunder and ice. Unless the lost city of night can be found. Will the return of Darkstalker bring a horrible future to Pyrrhia? Or can five young dragons save the world; again? LSC
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Adventure fiction.; Dragons; Quests (Expeditions); Prophecies;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Birding to change the world : a memoir / by O'Kane, Trish,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."A professor and activist shares what birds can teach us about life, social change, and protecting the environment"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; O'Kane, Trish.; Bird watchers; Bird watching; Environmental protection.; Environmentalists;
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The shattered horn / by Hunter, Erin.;
In the African highlands, three unlikely allies--Echo, a water buffalo chosen by the Great Spirit to lead; Stride, a cheetah hiding a deadly secret; and Tailgrabber, a young hyena desperate to find peace--must hold their own against the coming storm.
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Animal fiction.; Water buffalo; Cheetah; Hyenas; Animals;
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One wish / by Carr, Robyn.;
Starting a new life as a flower-shop owner, former champion figure skater Grace Dillon begins a no-strings-attached relationship with high school teacher Troy Headly, and when Grace's past comes back to haunt her, Troy doubles down on their relationship and brings it to the next level.
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Florists; Women figure skaters; Interpersonal attraction; High school teachers;
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Good night, little blue truck / by Schertle, Alice.;
A storm is brewing and Little Blue Truck and his good friend Toad are hurrying home for bed. But who can sleep with all that racket? It's not long before other friends show up seeking safety from the storm. Thunder and lightening sure can be scary, but it's easy to be brave together. When the clouds roll on and the sky is clear, it's all aboard for a bedtime ride! Beep! Beep! Shhh.LSC
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Trucks; Friendship;
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The lives of Brian : a memoir / by Johnson, Brian,1947 October 5-author.;
"Brian Johnson was born to a steelworker and WWII veteran father and an Italian mother, growing up in New Castle Upon Tyne, England, a working-class town. He was musically inclined and sang with the church choir. By the early '70s he performed with the glam rock band Geordie, and they had a couple hits, but it was tough going. So tough that by 1976, they disbanded and Brian turned to a blue-collar life. Then 1980 changed everything. Bon Scott, the lead singer and lyricist of the Australian rock band AC/DC died at 33. The band auditioned singers, among them Johnson, whom Scott himself had seen perform and raved about. Within days, Johnson was in a studio with the band, working with founding members Angus and Malcolm Young, Cliff Williams, and Phil Rudd, along with producer Mutt Lange. When the album, Back in Black, was released in July-a mere three months after Johnson had joined the band-it exploded, going on to sell 50 million copies worldwide, and triggering a years-long worldwide tour. It has been declared 'the biggest selling hard rock album ever made" and 'the best-selling heavy-metal album in history.' The band toured the world for a full year to support the album, changing the face of rock music-and Brian Johnson's life-forever." --publisher's website.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Johnson, Brian, 1947 October 5-; AC/DC (Musical group); Geordie (Musical group); Autobiographies.; Rock musicians; Working class men;
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Four hours of fury : the untold story of World War II's largest airborne invasion and the final push into Nazi Germany / by Fenelon, James(James M.),author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."A historical account of Operation Varsity, the largest airborne invasion of World War II"--
Subjects: Operation Varsity, 1945.; World War, 1939-1945;
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Ted. [videorecording] / by Barth, Jessica.; Freeman, Morgan.; Haysbert, Dennis.; Macfarlane, Seth,1973-; Seyfried, Amanda.; Wahlberg, Mark,1971-; Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm);
Mark Wahlberg, Seth Macfarlane, Amanda Seyfried, Jessica Barth, Morgan Freeman, Dennis Haysbert.Everyone's favorite foulmouthed teddy bear is back for a second round of hilarious antics and outrageous adventures. When Ted is declared property by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Ted and his best friend John must go to court to fight for Ted's personhood. With the help of their smart, beautiful (and pot-loving) lawyer, the thunder buddies for life battle to legalize Ted in this wickedly funny sequel that will keep fans laughing right up to the very end.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1, DVS 2.0.
Subjects: Best friends; Comedy films.; Feature films.; Man-woman relationships; Teddy bears;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Ship of Spells. by Dickson, H. Leighton.;
'One Piece' meets 'Shadow and Bone' in this debut fantasy novel where magic rules the seas. A shipwrecked royal mage-in-training wants to join the crew of the infamous pirate ship who rescued her. But first, she must not only prove herself to the infuriating captain, but also to the sentient ship, the Ship of Spells, thats bonded to him. H. Leighton Dickson lives in Thunder Bay, ON. She works with several not-for-profit organizations to showcase the arts and culture of Northwestern Ontario. (Deluxe Edition).Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; FICTION / Fantasy / Action & Adventure; FICTION / Fantasy / Dark Fantasy; FICTION / Romance / Fantasy;
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